U23 League

Arena SNZ
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Nelsinho do Vale started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Nelsinho do Vale in the 5thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Michel Montenegro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Michel Montenegro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edgar Freire's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. A hard shot 9 in the game by Nelsinho do Vale from a close distance when the talented Michel Montenegro managed to make a qualified save. Maverick Futebol Clube's players were relieved. Nelsinho do Vale who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 19thth minute tested the skills of Michel Montenegro when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Edgar Freire received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Michel Montenegro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Sangue nos Zóio fans' excitement grew in the 36th match minute when Sangue nos Zóio's Nelsinho do Vale looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With splendid footwork Nelsinho do Vale arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-1 by the left pole in the game's 39th minute. In the 42nd minute, Sangue nos Zóio's Dudu Hermes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Michel Montenegro. Michel Montenegro yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. 46 minutes into the match, Maverick Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Felippe Couto came free, but Michel Montenegro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nelsinho do Vale in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Michel Montenegro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Raimundo Abraão to strike the kick off in the second half. Igor Rocha blasted a shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Michel Montenegro having to make a save. When Oséas Botelho fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Maverick Futebol Clube's protests and gave Oséas Botelho a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th minute, Oséas Botelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antônio de Souza lost his temper 59 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 59th minute of the game. One of Maverick Futebol Clube:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sangue nos Zóio:s goal. Thomás Tepedino kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Sangue nos Zóio's Telmo Zanette was substituted for Felippe Couto. João Tinoco hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 76th minute of the match, Wit Chuchro got a very nice opportunity to score, but Antônio Carlos Leme was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Michel Montenegro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nelsinho do Vale's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Nelsinho do Vale got in the 91st a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Michel Montenegro handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Telmo Zanette blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Michel Montenegro having to make a save. Nelsinho do Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sangue nos Zóio walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.